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AA03 SCO

2004 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

249,417 mi
Last recorded249,417 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 SCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 249,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 243,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 235,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 230,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm inner bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on tread and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm inner bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on tread and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Within 30 cm of rear subframe front mounting points (Both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 230,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm inner bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on tread and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm inner bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on tread and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Within 30 cm of rear subframe front mounting points (Both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 222,065 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 217,500 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 217,467 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 206,139 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 190,546 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 190,463 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 181,326 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 181,326 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 181,289 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 112,562 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 104,132 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 104,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 94,811 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 86,787 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 81,784 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 72,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 61,979 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AA03 SCO is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 110,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA03 SCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA03 SCO is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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